Ogun State government has cautioned industries and commercial facilities operating with chemicals and other materials capable of degrading the environment against non-adherence to laws and regulations of the state.

Governor Dapo Abiodun gave the caution while declaring open the maiden edition of a workshop for chemical handlers and users on Abeokuta.

Governor Abiodun represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Tokunbo Talabi explained that the training was aimed at improving the environment and enhancing a sustainable economy for future generations.

He called for responsible and responsive chemical management among the industrial outfits in Ogun State.

Governor Abiodun stressed that the state government would continue to strive to achieve safe air, water and land for the social well-being of every citizen.

Earlier, the Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya explained that the thirty-seven reported chemical accidents in Ogun State during this year would have been averted with training and adequate prevention procedures in place.

The commissioner said Ogun State would continue to abide by the National protocols of chemical handling and to further reduce chemicals found in the agricultural produce for exportation.

One hundred and fifty participants drawn from companies from within and outside Ogun State participated in the workshop with the theme, Chemical control and management, strategies to achieving sustainable development goals in the state.

Wale Oluokun

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